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Amitabh Bachchan has dismissed rumours about his retirement, clarifying that his 'time to retire' remark was not about quitting hosting or acting. The veteran superstar also criticised the media for misinterpreting his blog and set the record straight that he has no plans of taking retirement.

Bade Achche Lagte Hai actress Chahatt Khanna recently shared her views on TV as a medium, saying it stands nowhere. Her comments come after Rohit Roy a few days ago, called it a 'dustbin medium' and slammed TV actors

Chief Minister Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government had accepted 12 of the 13 demands raised by the Maratha protesters that it considered legally valid

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

Shah Rukh Khan recently addressed the box office clash of his upcoming film, King, with Hollywood biggies like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune Part 3. The actor had a witty reply when asked about the film being sandwiched between the two

After appearing at the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebration, Salman Khan posted a cryptic note about happiness and the evolving nature of human desires, leaving fans wondering what prompted the 60-year-old to share it.

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service

An eight-hour-30-minute mega block was carried out for the work. The block was scheduled from 8.15 am to 5 pm, but was completed and cleared at 4.45 pm, 15 minutes ahead of schedule

Pancel civic officials said reducing Salvinia molesta, an invasive weed, could improve water circulation and help restore Wadale Lakes ecological balance

Shah Rukh Khan hosted another AskSRK session, wishing fans on Ganesh Chaturthi and confirming that King will release on December 24, 2026. He also teased a dialogue and assured fans that the films teaser and trailer will arrive before release

Uditi Singh, who is currently making headlines with her Bigg Boss 20 game, had spoken exclusively to mid-day before entering the house. She discussed admiring Gauahar Khan, preferring fresh contestants, her competitive spirit, nominations, trust issues and staying away from loved ones

Shah Rukh Khan has praised Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar franchise, revealing during a recent Ask SRK session that he watched both instalments. Calling them fantastic, SRK also lauded the entire team behind the action drama

Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 17 days demanding reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies, is expected to reach Mumbai on Saturday, September 19

Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after Dubai-bound flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed. The airline blamed operational issues following an aircraft grounding and said alternate flights were being arranged.

A major railway outage disrupted services across parts of the Netherlands on Tuesday after Prorail found materials deliberately placed on tracks. The infrastructure operator suspects sabotage, while NS warned that disruptions around Zwolle, Deventer and Amersfoort could continue.

Addressing the inaugural session of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, Jaishankar said India is operating in an increasingly complex landscape and needs to constantly reassess its strategies and responses

Sanjay Raut said that Shiv Sena (UBT) has no objection to an impartial investigation but alleged that the case is being exploited for political motives, while Rohit Pawar linked the CBI's activity to the possibility of early elections

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made arrangements at immersion sites across the city, including artificial ponds and major natural immersion locations, to facilitate devotees and manage the expected crowds during the festival

The visit comes as Ganeshotsav celebrations continue across Mumbai, with households, residential societies and community organisations hosting Lord Ganesha idols and holding religious and cultural events

A BEST bus grazed a private car and collided with a Metro rail pillar near Oberoi Mall in Goregaon East on Monday evening. Two people, including a BEST employee, were injured and later discharged after receiving treatment at Trauma Care Hospital in Jogeshwari East

A Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the US faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after its war against Iran. The conflict has consumed billions in munitions, exposed production bottlenecks and raised concerns about US weapons availability for allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan.

Fadnavis had on Monday welcomed Lord Ganesha at Varsha and offered prayers for the well-being and prosperity of Maharashtra, particularly its farmers.

A probe has been launched to ascertain the exact circumstances that led Sonwane to take the extreme step, and the police are probing all angles, he said

She appealed to the government to expedite relief and rescue operations so that help can reach the affected people as soon as possible

Ram Kadam said the investigation should be allowed to proceed on the basis of evidence and that no individual should be treated differently because of their political or public position

The former Delhi chief minister also claimed that drugs enter India through Mundra Port in Gujarat and said stopping such trafficking was the responsibility of the BJP-led central government

Parelcha Maharaja Mandal will serve mahaprasad to up to 20,000 devotees from September 19 to 23 after receiving FDA approval for its five-day community feast

Noting that Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital

Samvatsari is considered the final and most significant day of the Paryushan festival, which is primarily observed by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. The occasion is dedicated to introspection, repentance and seeking forgiveness for mistakes made during the previous year

The PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore for the five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27

She also expressed hope that the party will get better results in the upcoming assembly elections there and in the Lok Sabha elections

China has tightened travel rules, allowing exit bans for citizens linked to technology export violations, national security risks or illegal activities abroad. Analysts warn the broad rules could be applied arbitrarily amid rising US-China tensions over technology and AI.

Earlier in the day, the police in Gurugram had added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR registered in connection with the hit-and-run involving woman biker Sia after she and her family approached the police seeking stringent action against the accused

The accident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am in Koppa police station limits under Maddur taluk of Mandya district, they said

It added that warnings had been issued about the risks of using the illegal route in the strategic waterway, stressing that the strait remains closed and under the control of Iran's naval forces

Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya, popularly known as M.V., is regarded as the Father of Modern Mysore. He played an important role in the development of major infrastructure projects and left a lasting legacy in Indias engineering history

Sitharaman will begin her schedule by attending the convocation ceremony of Dr M G R Educational & Research Institute (Deemed to be University) in Valappanachavadi at 11.30 am, officials said

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Jaiswal said the process for issuing and validating caste certificates is governed by rules and court judgments and that the existing system should be followed

Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states

The current water stock is lower than during the same period last year, when the seven reservoirs held 14,25,575 million litres, or 98.49 per cent of their total live storage capacity. In 2024, the reservoirs had 14,29,101 million litres, accounting for 98.74 per cent of their live storage capacity

Social security is an integral pillar of the Missions vision of inclusive growth, helping SHG households manage vulnerabilities, build resilience, and move towards greater and sustained prosperity

The food regulator said on Thursday that it had initiated enforcement action against the company over what it described as unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing and predated packaging

Speaking to reporters, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said stressed that the investigation must be based on thoroughly verified facts and that the findings would not be rushed

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram temple, on Wednesday appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO and former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary as part of a major overhaul following allegations of donation theft

The police was investigating the source of the MD and its intended recipients. Officials are also examining the financial transactions and supply-chain links connected to the two cases to determine whether the accused were part of a larger drug network

Dashrath Raikar, a resident of Sangam in Beed district, about 100 km from Jalna, had travelled to Antarwali Sarati village, where Jarange has been staging his hunger strike for six days, to extend his support to the agitation, a supporter of the quota activist said

The civic body has issued a joint notice to the malls owners/developers and occupants/users of shops and units, directing them to vacate the premises

Flooding remained severe in north Odisha on Thursday, with 373 villages inundated across Balasore, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj as rescue teams continued operations

Kuki MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing urged the Manipur government to ensure uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines and fuel across the conflict-hit state

A speeding Thar rammed a motorcycle in Delhi Cantonment, killing the rider and pilion passenger, with police arresting the SUV driver